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Dr. Mel Kurtulus, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology ·  Male · Age 53

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Dr. Kurtulus

San Diego Womens Health

9850 Genesee Ave Ste 770 La Jolla, CA 92037

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Dr. Mel Kurtulus, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in La Jolla, CA and has been practicing for 21 years. He graduated from Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi in 1989 and specializes in obstetrics & gynecology.

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(858) 554-9100

Dr. Kurtulus accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Basic HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
Select Plus HMO
Blue Shield of California
Access Plus Savenet
Local Access Plus HMO
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
LocalPlus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for California
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Kurtulus' Top Procedures and Conditions

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Hysteroscopy
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kurtulus performs Hysteroscopy more than 78% of his peers

Dr. Kurtulus performs this procedure more than 78% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Hysteroscopy Sterilization
  • Operative Hysteroscopy
Uterine Prolapse
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kurtulus treats Uterine Prolapse more than 47% of his peers

Dr. Kurtulus treats this condition more than 47% of his peers

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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kurtulus treats Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders more than 39% of his peers

Dr. Kurtulus treats this condition more than 39% of his peers

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Dr. Kurtulus' conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Disorders
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  • Adhesiolysis
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Atrophic Vaginitis
  • Birth Control
  • Blood Disorders
  • Bone Disorders
  • Breast Diseases
  • Breast Pain
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • Colporrhaphy
  • Colporrhaphy With Robotic Assistance
  • Colposcopy
  • C-Section
  • da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
  • Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
  • Dilation and Curettage
  • Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
  • Endocervical Curettage
  • Endometrial Ablation
  • Endometriosis
  • Family Planning Services
  • Female Infertility
  • Gynecologic Cancer
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedure
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
  • Hydrothermal Endometrial Ablation
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hysterectomy
  • Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic
  • Hysterosalpingography
  • Hysteroscopic Resection of Fibroids and Polyps
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Hysteroscopy Sterilization
  • Incontinence Sling Procedure
  • Infertility Treatment
  • In-Office Endometrial Ablation
  • Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
  • Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary With Robotic Assistance
  • Laparoscopic Myomectomy
  • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
  • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Laser Laparoscopy
  • Lupron Injection
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Myomectomy - Open and-or Laparoscopic
  • Normal Vaginal Delivery
  • Oophorectomy
  • Operative Hysteroscopy
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis Screening
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Pap Smear
  • Pap Smear Abnormalities
  • Pelvic Exams
  • Pelvic Fistula Repair
  • Pelvic Surgery
  • Perimenopause
  • Pregnancy Test
  • Pregnancy Ultrasound
  • Prenatal Care and Counseling
  • Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
  • Rh Incompatibility Screening
  • Routine Gynecological Care
  • Sonography
  • Symptomatic Menopause
  • Treatment of Fibroid Tumors
  • Tubal Ligation
  • Ultrasound
  • Urethral Sling
  • Urinary Disorders
  • Urinary Incontinence Surgery
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Uterine Diseases
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Uterine Polyp
  • Uterine Prolapse
  • Uterine Prolapse Surgery
  • Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
  • Vaginal Discharge
  • Vaginal Fistula
  • Vaginal Prolapse
  • Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
  • Vaginal Surgery
  • Vaginismus
  • Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Vulvodynia

About Me

Care Philosophy

Provide the best possible care with the most succesful outcomes delivered with a personal touch..

Specialties

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

1998
Stanford Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
1997
Saint Johns Hospital
Residency Hospital
1993
University Of Illinois Hospital
Internship Hospital
1989
Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi
Medical School
1998
1997
1993
1989

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Turkish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • Resident Research Award, 2003-2007
  • AAGL Achievement in Laparoscopic Surgery Award, 2007
  • Patients Choice Award, 2008
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Dr. Kurtulus' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kurtulus

4.2

Based on 11 reviews

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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Dr. Mel is a compassionate doctor who is dedicated to his patients. In addition to OBGYN he is also a robotic surgeon. Important to note he accepts out of network patients. The office and staff are warm and inviting He comes highly recommended.
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What an amazing doctor! My experience with San Diego Womens Health has been nothing short of fantastic. The staff are helpful and friendly, the office is beautiful, and Dr. Mel is such a gentle, compassionate, and understanding person.
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